MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
briake pipes slight corrosion
residue around power steering components - no physical leak found
slight play in front wheel bearings
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure
Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
both off side rear seat belt stalk cases missing/ operation correct
engine runs cold/gauge inoperative
fuel lift pump leaks fluid slightly
rear propshaft rubber coupling split/deteriorated
steering column lock damaged
Battery insecure
Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Propshaft component defective
both off side rear seat belt stalk cases missing/ operation correct
engine runs cold/gauge inoperative
fuel lift pump leaks fluid slightly
rear propshaft rubber coupling split/deteriorated
steering column lock damaged
Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
both off side rear seat belt stalks cases missing /operation correct today
rear propshaft couping worn
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Propshaft component defective
both off side rear seat belt stalks cases missing /operation correct today
rear propshaft couping worn
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cooling fan coupling worn. †rattle front engine/drive belt area??? †rear prop shaft coupling slightly worn
near side rear side lamp lens slightly damaged. †
off side front door mirror backing slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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R314 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R314 NPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R314 NPN is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 December 1997.
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